# Meteorfall vs Dawncaster

The clearest difference is price: Dawncaster at $4.99 against Meteorfall's $6.99. Dawncaster also leads on chart position (#9 vs #57) and ratings volume (929 vs 267). Meteorfall's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Meteorfall costs $6.99 and Dawncaster $4.99 up front. Meteorfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dawncaster sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dawncaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 929 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Meteorfall's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dawncaster's.

Meteorfall ships an update every 9 days, Dawncaster every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meteorfall | Dawncaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-krumits-tale/id1369611597/reviews) | **[4.7 (929 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 267 | **929** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #57 | **#9** |
| Size | 484 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eric Farraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/315938075) | [Rick van der Wal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534294329) |

## What reviewers say

### Meteorfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-krumits-tale/id1369611597)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Embark on a card-based dungeon crawl with strategic deck-building and a dynamic grid system. Choose from unique heroes, battle diverse enemies, and manage perks to overcome challenging roguelike runs. Enjoy offline play and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Card-based deck building, Dynamic grid-based combat, Multiple playable heroes, Roguelike dungeon runs, Perk system, Daily challenge mode, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Varfa the Ranger | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique characters and mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding
- 🕰️ Endless replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 💰 Paid DLC character
- 🌐 Lack of language support
- 🔋 Performance and battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Text/language display issues
- Broken card effects
- Progression loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode
- More characters and content
- Improved balance and difficulty options
- Progress/save sync across devices
- Power saving mode


### Dawncaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Card, #17 Top Paid · Role Playing, #163 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a tactical deck-building adventure with over 900 illustrated cards. Explore a mysterious world, master unique class abilities, and forge your own path through a rich narrative. Enjoy a complete premium experience with no ads or microtransactions.

**Highlights:** Over 900 hand-illustrated cards, Unique class abilities, Innovative energy system, Richly illustrated world, Randomized encounters, Unlockable content

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaul of the Void Promo Pack | Free | one-time |
| Synthesis Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinitum Support Banner | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eclypse Supporter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the devs a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tribes of Twilight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Death of Divinity | $4.99 | one-time |
| Masks of Misery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Siege of Shadows | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Origins Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nexus of Nightmares | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infernal Invasions | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dawncaster Mega Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Constant updates
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Discovering new secrets
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Steep learning curve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters
- 🕰️ Slow progression and unlock system
- 🔧 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after certain card interactions
- Incorrect card behavior or descriptions
- Progression loss after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Endless or challenge mode
- More language support (e.g. Chinese, Spanish, Russian)
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Ability to toggle DLC content on/off
- Checkpoints or save states during runs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meteorfall free?

Meteorfall costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dawncaster free?

Dawncaster costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meteorfall or Dawncaster?

Dawncaster is rated higher. Meteorfall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Dawncaster averages 4.7 from 929 ratings.

### Do Meteorfall or Dawncaster have ads?

Neither Meteorfall nor Dawncaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meteorfall or Dawncaster?

Meteorfall ships an update every 9 days, and Dawncaster every 10 days. Most recently, Meteorfall was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dawncaster on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Meteorfall or Dawncaster?

Meteorfall currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Dawncaster at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*